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RE12 VLW

2012 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,339 mi
Last recorded34,339 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 VLW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 34,339 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 32,973 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 31,383 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 18,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 18,070 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 17,378 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 15,356 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 13,623 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 12,960 miles

Front both front tyres cracking in tread pattern

Fail 4 May 2018 12,960 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre bubbling on tread pattern (4.1.D.1b)

Front both front tyres cracking in tread pattern

Nearside Rear Coolant leak is dripping on floor ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

Pass 4 May 2017 11,751 miles

Front both front tyres cracking in tread pattern

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland play in shock (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

Fail 4 May 2017 11,751 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front both front tyres cracking in tread pattern

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland play in shock (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

Pass 3 May 2016 10,337 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 10,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 8,560 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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RE12 VLW is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 32,408 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE12 VLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RE12 VLW registered?

RE12 VLW is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 May 2012.

Is RE12 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 VLW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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